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The Detroit Lions kick off at 4:05 p.m. Sunday against the New York Giants. Twenty minutes later, Green Bay kicks off against Pittsburgh.

The Lions (7-7) need the Packers (7-6-1) to lose one of their final two games to make the playoffs. With so much at stake, left guard Rob Sims said Thursday he plans to keep one eye on the Packers' score during the Lions' game.

"Yeah, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't look up there," Sims said. "That's what it is. But it's going to be a quick glance. I've got (Giants defensive tackle) Cullen Jenkins. ...